Glossary
Balance Sheet
A financial statement that shows a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.
Bond
A debt investment where an investor loans money to an entity, which borrows the funds for a defined period at a fixed interest rate.
Bootstrapping
Starting a business with minimal financial resources or capital
Bridge Loan
A short-term loan used until a person or company secures permanent financing or removes an existing obligation
Bull Market
A financial market characterized by rising asset prices and investor optimism.
Buy-Side
Refers to the side of investment banking that deals with acquiring assets on behalf of clients, such as private equity firms or institutional investors.
Buyout
The purchase of a company’s shares in which the acquiring party gains controlling interest of the targeted firm